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EO53 FWN

2003 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Charade44,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FWN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 99,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 82,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,892 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 58,453 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level brake light in-op

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,010 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,399 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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EO53 FWN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO53 FWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO53 FWN registered?

EO53 FWN is a 2003 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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